Here’s your guide to the 2025-26 college football bowl season, kicking off on Saturday, December 13. It wraps up with the College Football Playoff title game on Monday, January 19.
2025-26 College Football Bowl Schedule
Saturday, Dec. 13
Celebration Bowl
South Carolina State vs. Prairie View A&M
12 p.m. | ABC
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GALA Bowl
Boise State vs. Washington
8 p.m. | ABC
SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA
Tuesday, Dec. 16
- Salute to Veterans Bowl
Troy vs. Jacksonville State
9 p.m. | ESPN
Cramton Bowl, Montgomery, AL
Wednesday, Dec. 17
Cure Bowl
Old Dominion vs. South Florida
5 p.m. | ESPN
Camping World Stadium, Orlando, FL68 Ventures Bowl
Louisiana vs. Delaware
8:30 p.m. | ESPN
Hancock Whitney Stadium, Mobile, AL
Thursday, Dec. 18
- Xbox Bowl
Arkansas State vs. Missouri State
9 p.m. | ESPN2
Ford Center, Frisco, TX
Friday, Dec. 19
Myrtle Beach Bowl
Kennesaw State vs. Western Michigan
11 a.m. | ESPN
Brooks Stadium, Conway, SCGasparilla Bowl
Memphis vs. NC State
2:30 p.m. | ESPN
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FLCollege Football Playoff First Round
No. 8 Oklahoma vs. No. 9 Alabama
8 p.m. | ESPN, ABC
Memorial Stadium, Norman, OK
Saturday, Dec. 20
College Football Playoff First Round
No. 7 Texas A&M vs. No. 10 Miami
12 p.m. | ESPN, ABC
Kyle Field, College Station, TXCollege Football Playoff First Round
No. 6 Ole Miss vs. No. 20 Tulane
3:30 p.m. | TNT, HBO Max
Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, MSCollege Football Playoff First Round
No. 5 Oregon vs. No. 24 James Madison
7:30 p.m. | TNT, HBO Max
Autzen Stadium, Eugene, OR
Monday, Dec. 22
- Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
Washington State vs. Utah State
2 p.m. | ESPN
Albertsons Stadium, Boise, ID
Tuesday, Dec. 23
New Orleans Bowl
Western Kentucky vs. Southern Miss
5:30 p.m. | ESPN
Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LAFrisco Bowl
UNLV vs. Ohio
9 p.m. | ESPN
Ford Center at The Star, Frisco, TX
Wednesday, Dec. 24
- Hawai’i Bowl
Cal vs. Hawai’i
8 p.m. | ESPN
Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex, Honolulu, HI
Friday, Dec. 26
GameAbove Sports Bowl
Central Michigan vs. Northwestern
1 p.m. | ESPN
Ford Field, Detroit, MIRate Bowl
New Mexico vs. Minnesota
4:30 p.m. | ESPN
Chase Field, Phoenix, AZFirst Responder Bowl
FIU vs. UTSA
8 p.m. | ESPN
Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Dallas, TX
Saturday, Dec. 27
Military Bowl
Pitt vs. East Carolina
11 a.m. | ESPN
Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, MDPinstripe Bowl
Clemson vs. Penn State
12 p.m. | ABC
Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NYFenway Bowl
UConn vs. Army
2:15 p.m. | ESPN
Fenway Park, Boston, MAPop-Tarts Bowl
No. 12 BYU vs. No. 22 Georgia Tech
3:30 p.m. | ABC
Camping World Stadium, Orlando, FLArizona Bowl
Miami (OH) vs. Fresno State
4:30 p.m. | The CW Network
Arizona Stadium, Tucson, AZNew Mexico Bowl
UNT vs. San Diego State
5:45 p.m. | ESPN
University Stadium, Albuquerque, NMGator Bowl
Missouri vs. No. 19 Virginia
7:30 p.m. | ABC
EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, FLTexas Bowl
LSU vs. Houston
9:15 p.m. | ESPN
NRG Stadium, Houston, TX
Monday, Dec. 29
- Birmingham Bowl
Tuesday, Dec. 30
Independence Bowl
Coastal Carolina vs. Louisiana Tech
2 p.m. | ESPN
Independence Stadium, Shreveport, LAMusic City Bowl
Tennessee vs. Illinois
5:30 p.m. | ESPN
Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TNAlamo Bowl
No. 16 Southern Cal vs. TCU
9 p.m. | ESPN
Alamodome, San Antonio, TX
Wednesday, Dec. 31
ReliaQuest Bowl
No. 23 Iowa vs. No. 14 Vanderbilt
12 p.m. | ESPN
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FLSun Bowl
Arizona State vs. Duke
2 p.m. | CBS
Sun Bowl, El Paso, TXCitrus Bowl
No. 13 Texas vs. No. 18 Michigan
3 p.m. | ABC
Camping World Stadium, Orlando, FLLas Vegas Bowl
Nebraska vs. No. 15 Utah
3:30 p.m. | ESPN
Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NVCollege Football Playoff Quarterfinal
No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 7 Texas A&M/No. 10 Miami winner
7:30 p.m. | ESPN, WatchESPN
AT&T Stadium (Cotton Bowl), Arlington, TX
Thursday, Jan. 1
College Football Playoff Quarterfinal
No. 4 Texas Tech vs. No. 5 Oregon/No. 24 James Madison winner
12 p.m. | ESPN, WatchESPN
Hard Rock Stadium (Orange Bowl), Miami Gardens, FLCollege Football Playoff Quarterfinal
No. 1 Indiana vs. No. 8 Oklahoma/No. 9 Alabama winner
4 p.m. | ESPN, WatchESPN
Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CACollege Football Playoff Quarterfinal
No. 3 Georgia vs. No. 6 Ole Miss/No. 20 Tulane winner
8 p.m. | ESPN, WatchESPN
Caesars Superdome (Sugar Bowl), New Orleans, LA
Friday, Jan. 2
Armed Forces Bowl
Texas State vs. Rice
1 p.m. | ESPN
Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TXLiberty Bowl
Navy vs. Cincinnati
4:30 p.m. | ESPN
Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Memphis, TNDuke’s Mayo Bowl
Mississippi State vs. Wake Forest
8 p.m. | ESPN
Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NCHoliday Bowl
Arizona vs. SMU
8 p.m. | FOX
Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, CA
Thursday, Jan. 8
- College Football Playoff Semifinal
7:30 p.m. | ESPN
State Farm Stadium (Fiesta Bowl), Glendale, AZ
Friday, Jan. 9
- College Football Playoff Semifinal
7:30 p.m. | ESPN
Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Peach Bowl), Atlanta, GA
Monday, Jan. 19
- College Football Playoff National Championship
7:30 p.m. | ESPN
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, FL
Fun Facts and Insights
The College Football Playoff has transformed the postseason since its start in 2014. According to recent statistics from the NCAA, viewership has grown by over 20% in the last few years, reflecting the excitement around these matchups. Fans eagerly anticipate close games, with teams often evenly matched.
Social media buzz around these games also plays a huge role. Platforms like Twitter and Instagram light up on game days, showcasing player highlights, fan reactions, and even pre-game rituals.
As we approach another thrilling season, mark your calendars and get ready for the games that matter most!
